[IC] A Slice of Mechanical Life (Private Until Filled)

[Fleeter]

GM Unnamed female college student @Arran White's location (bathroom) A soft phhsst sound was made in one of the stalls. No, it wasn't a toilet, but rather, it sounded more like a small release of steam. A young woman was heard from one of the stalls making a sigh. She stepped out of the stall, with a metalic syringe in hand. There were a lot of illegal drugs in Trip City circulating in underground gangs, raves, or otherwise. From what the woman could hear in the stall and what she could gather from the appearance of Arran she was confident in the fact that she wasn't hinding the drugs. "Don't tell anyone," she winked, as if she was going to say that she wouldn't tell anyone about the blood, in return about her drug usage. She took off her black and blue Techneo Nekeo hoodie, which was a popular mascot character for rave attire in the city and held it up to Arran. "You look awful, here, take it. Besides, it looks better than what you're wearing," She was trying to be nice, but tough at the same time. One of her eyes started to dialate, just once, as a side affect of the recent shot. The girl had a streak of blue in her short A-cut black hair, light blue eyes. She wore all black, minus her blue conbat boots. The hoodie had a blue streak running down the sleeves, it zipped in the front with two side pockets, and blue cat ears on the hood.

[SilverWolfAngel]

ARRAN WHITE Arran swore softly under her breath, she hadn’t noticed there was anyone else there, to preoccupied with whatever was in her head at that time. Or down her front, Arran thought glancing at the splatters of blood on her ripped shirt. The girl had come out of one of the stalls, the farthest one from Arran. When asked not to tell, Arran had just nodded, really it was none of her business, and if it kept the other girl from mentioning the blood all the better, the fact others would be able to see it was something Arran couldn’t do anything about; until of course the girl offered her hoodie, a nice looking one with …ears? Awesome. But Arran was a little hesitant, why? Why would she be offered a nice hoodie like that just cause she looked awful? But really, did she have much choice? On the one hand she could go out as she was, blood all down her front, if she was lucky no one would notice it; not likely. She could ditch her shirt, or fold it up so the blood wasn’t visible but with nothing to cover her arms, that wasn’t going to happen. And last, but in no way least; she could take up the offer of the hoodie, hiding the blood and her arms all in one go. This all went through her head in a few seconds, and then something else pressed against her thoughts, “If I borrow it, how would you get it back?” Arran couldn’t think that anyone would just give that sort of hoodie away for nothing.

[Fleeter]

GM Unnamed female college student @Arran White's location (bathroom) The unnamed female took out a sticker out of her pocket. It was a very colorful sticker with black silhouettes dancing indicating a rave party. The text on the sticker said, 'Hell-vitica' and the approximate location where the rave would be held. She put it into one of the hoodie's pocket. "There's a rave in two days, you could meet me there, besides, the first one is always free." She winked at Arran.

[SilverWolfAngel]

ARRAN WHITE “Ok. Sound good.” Arran smiled. “I’ll meet you there then.” She stripped off her shirt, no point in getting blood on the inside of the hoodie, revealing a camo army singlet, pale skin, and a row of faint white scars down one arm, with one or two an ugly red colour, raised and swollen; only a few days old. Running her finger tenderly across one, Arran looked at the other girl to see her reaction.

[Fleeter]

GM Unnamed female college student @Arran White's location (bathroom) The college student smiled in a grin, slightly trying to not smile fully. Before Arran continued, the student put her hand gently on Arran's shoulder, as she was walking past. She tossed the hoodie onto the counter and removed her hand as she walked past Arran and towards the exit. She turned her head back and waved, giving Arran some space, saying, "I'm sure I'll see you again soon." Her last expression was another held back smile as she exited the room.

[SilverWolfAngel]

ARRAN WHITE Shaking her head, totally bewildered, Arran pulled on the hoodie, covering the scars, and folded her shirt so no blood was visible. Taking a deep breath, she pushed open the door and slipped out of the bathroom. Glancing around she noticed Xander had left his table and felt a little stab of guilt, that wasn’t cause of her, was it? But she brushed the thought aside, this world didn’t revolve around her, much as she might wish that was the case, and also if she started feeling guilt, she’d start sliding downhill again, which was something she really needed not to do. Weaving between the tables Arran headed back to her group, they would probably wonder where she had gone, that is if they had stopped listening to that infernal song long enough to think. Kyle would have noticed of course, whether he was listening to the song or not, but Kyle would notice what happened to her, even if a bomb blew up right under his nose. Sure enough when she reached their table Luke was bouncing off the walls, Ben contemplating something, and Kyle was watching her, but at least they had stopped that song. “Are you OK?” Kyle asked softly, “And where did you get that jumper?” Arran sighed, slid into her chair, and covered her face, “It’s nothing I’m just borrowing it. And I’m fine. Really” she added when Kyle glared at her. “Good” he said “Cause I’d hate for you to upset mum.” Arran slouched down in her chair, “Aunt Cass will be fine. I’m fine. Everything’s fine.” “That’s an awful lot of fines for someone with blood on their face.” Kyle stated. Arran just looked at him, sure she’d wiped it all off. “Just here.” He gestured to a spot on his own face and Arran hastily rubbed at that spot on her own. “Actually” Kyle grimaced “You didn’t have any, but that just proved there was blood on you face earlier.” Snarling Arran glared at Kyle, he was far too clever, and that would probably get her in serious trouble one of these days. “So, does that have anything to do with where the jumper came from?” He asked. “Mind your own business.” Arran growled, turning back to the table and asking it as a whole, “Did they deliver that coffee yet?”

[Fleeter]

GM Item Update @Arran White As Arran put on the hoodie, it was clear that there was more than just the sticker in the pocket. A brand new metal syringe is capped and closed inside a hidden pocket in the sleeve of the Techneo Nekeo hoodie. It is felt from the inside, but not out. The hoodie is made to hide the drugs in a way that a simple pat down wont suffice to find it. However, who knows what it contains. Arran has gained the following items: Techneo Nekeo Hoodie (Blue and Black) Hell-vitica Rave Sticker Invite An Unknown Drug, Single Dosage (Unused)

[DiamondBlizzard]

Xander "Vega" Chaser Inventory: Backpack, School Supplies, Flandre Scarlet Fumo --- He wiped the tears from his eyes anf looked over at the Deli Manager, he slipped his wallet out of his pocket and took out a $20 bill, he was about to throw it, until his eyes looked over to the seemingly drunk woman, his eyes were slightly bloodshot, just looking at her. He slipped Flandre inside her backpack and went over towards the Deli Manager, his eyes focused on the woman. "I'm sure I caused quite a racket, miss...I'm...I'm sorry...as for you, sir.." He looked at the Manager. "Keep the change, that is if that's more than the required amount....I apologize..." Xander said before his eyes rolling over to the woman again.

[twave]

Daniel Parton: Seeing that his manage accepted the bill and walked off, Daniel let the whole thing go. He was helping some of the guests outside and greeted the unusual girl like he would anyone else. Being a bit distracted he didn't turn back until he heard the bag hit the floor. Work in food service for a while and you'll quickly develop an ear for falling objects. People knocked things over and dropped stuff all the time. It usually meant there was a mess to clean. Turning around he saw that it was just a bag this time. That was always a relief, cleaning took more time than he liked. It was then that he truly noticed that the girl looked spaced out or something. He approached and retrieved the bag that was dropped and offered it back to her. "Are you alright ma'am? You dropped this." It was hard to judge what kind of response he would get. Again, some people were particular about things.

[Fleeter]

GM Unnamed woman @Daniel and Xander's location The expressionless woman wouldn't even look at Daniel as he walked closer to her. She didn't move either. It became clearn that she really wasn't looking at anyone in particular, but rather straight ahead. But at the sound of his words, without warning, she kicked towards his stomach. She didn't appear interested with her bag at all.

[twave]

Daniel Parton: The kick just seemed to come out of nowhere. "Oof." Knocked back and stumbling Danial dropping the bag. Taking a few more stops back on his own he caught his breath. Duh, this girl was on something. Sighing softly he turned back toward the deli. Probably best to leave this to the proper authorities. "Better clear out before my manager makes a call." For all Daniel knew his words fell on deaf ears, but he wanted to give her a chance to leave on her own.

[DiamondBlizzard]

Xander "Vega" Chaser Inventory: Backpack, School Supplies, Flandre Scarlet Fumo Plushie, Wallet, Phone, Earbuds --- Xander notices Daniel get kicked into the stomach where he rushed over as to see what's going on. "Ay! What was that for?! Are you high or something?!" Xander said, looking at her in annoyance. He obviously expected a sort of attack from the woman and thus tightened his stomach and kept his arms out to the side, he awaited for the individual's response.

[Fleeter]

GM Unnamed woman @Daniel and Xander's location The woman was looking at the sky when Daniel gave his warning, it didn't seem like she heard, or cared. She then turned towards Xander and started running towards him when she heard him address her. It was clear she didn't know how to fight, she throws a punch at Xander.

[DiamondBlizzard]

Xander "Vega" Chaser Inventory: Backpack, School Supplies, Flandre Scarlet Fumo Plushie, Wallet, Phone, Earbuds --- Xander saw the woman run at her and only smirked, she seemed inexperienced enough to spare something show offy on. As she came close, Xander quickly went down in a bridge position before kicking upwards, enough force to deal a nasty injury but not knock out. Both his feet came upwards ramming up the woman's chest and into her face, knocking her backwards before he did the full backflip, coming up standing before opening his arms. "Go now....I don't want to have to hurt you..." He said as he cleaned his hands on his jeans. (In case anyone wonders, this is a Bridge, Xander merely kicked upwards and landed standing up.)

[Fleeter]

GM Unnamed woman @Daniel and Xander's location The woman was taken back by the blow. Her lip bled, maybe she bit herself when she got hit. But she did have a bruise on her jaw as well. She started wheezing from the blow to her chest. She fell sitting on her shins, holding her chest coughing a bit, arching her back fetally towards the ground. She slowly raised herself up. She looked at Xander, then at Daniel, as if she didn't have any context of what happened. Tears started to flow from her now red face. Her hands were shaking with fear. Without thinking she covered her face with her arm and started to run from where she came, leaving her zipped up duffel bag behind with Daniel.

[twave]

Daniel Parton: Hearing the tussle as Daniel looked up from his phone that he was using to make a call to the cops. The girl was injured and took off running. The moment took a second to sink in before he approached and grabbed Xander's arm to try and stop him from doing anything further. "What the hell, did you just hit her? What's wrong with you?" Maybe Daniel was old fashioned, but he was always told not to hit a girl. The exception being serious harm and life or death situations. It was one of the reasons he backed off on top of not really liking the idea of fighting. The girl clearly had problems. And the bag was still there. "Great." He picks it up again and tried to work out what to do. This was a lawsuit waiting to happen. Thankfully he hadn't played a part in harming anyone. Putting some distance between himself and Xander, Daniel went back to the door. "Now you might want to clear out." Stepping inside he took the bag to the back office where they always put things that were left behind. Normally Daniel wouldn't open up things people left but this person wasn't even a customer. They might not even know where it went in the end.

[Fleeter]

GM Item Update @Daniel Parton The duffel bag feels like it's full of clothing upon lifting it. [Technically even if the bag is in the office, it'll now appear in your items section.] Daniel has gained the following items: Unnamed Woman's Duffel Bag

[Fleeter]

GM City Update @EVERYONE The sun is starting to set, marking the near end of the 1st day.

[Guardian Angel Haruki]

Renee Miyume Renee caught the sunlight out of the corner of her eyes, and she looked at her wristwatch to see what time it was. She gasped, was it that time already?! She knew now that she needed to get back to her dorm and study. She said to Sophia as she placed the book back down on the shelf, "I'm sorry, Sophia. I have to go! It was nice meeting you though! Bye!" She then walked out of the bookstore and walked towards the dorms. This was going to be a long walk...